Advanced Engineer - Wind Blades NPI

Posted 20 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Performs composite wind turbine blade structural design and finite element analysis for new product introduction. Uses ABAQUS, PATRAN, and internal tools to evaluate designs, identify failure risks, support certification and testing, document results, and develop corrective actions. Collaborates with lead engineers, validation teams, customers, and certification bodies while contributing to design reviews and root cause investigations. Requires mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering expertise, composite structural analysis experience, and willingness to travel approximately 20%.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryAs Structural Design Engineer, you will support design and analysis of structure model of a composite wind turbine blade with accountability & ownership for assigned responsibilities through fundamental understanding of FEA methods & processes. In this role, you will utilize your experience to independently execute FEA activities during different phase of product design by providing clear and timely results. Further, you are expected to develop self-expertise on design and analysis methods & processes for smooth task execution.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Own composite structure design & analysis for NPI blade and develop design solutions that are competitive in performance, cost, and quality.
  • Partner closely with Lead Structural Engineer to deliver FEA results within stringent timeline from predesign phase to implementation in factory. 
  • Perform FEA analysis of composite structure concepts using ABAQUS, PATRAN & In-house tools.
  • Highlight critical design risks for failure modes related to 3D FE evaluation and suggest mitigation plan.
  • Ensure documentation of FEA results on final design to ensure fulfilment of all certification and internal design criterions for the blade structure.
  • Collaborate with Test and Validation centre of excellence to ensure necessary FEA evaluation for Test blade by ensuring all regulatory compliance and internal test requirements.
  • Support in technical discussions/meetings related to blade structure with customers and/or certification bodies and represent GEV.
  • Lead and/or participate as a presenter and/or reviewer in structure design reviews.
  • Contribute towards root cause analysis of blade failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or Civil Structural Engineering from a reputed university
  • 2-5 years of experience in a mechanical structural design engineering position
  • 1+ years of experience in composite material structural design and analysis preferably in wind turbine rotor blade
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Global experience with proven ability to work with international and/or cross-functional teams across cultural boundaries
  • Fluent in English, Verbal & Written

Desired Characteristics

  • Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural stream from a reputed university
  • Solid background in mechanical design with sound engineering fundamentals
  • Willingness to learn GEV inhouse blade design tools and processes.
  • Proficient in structural finite element analysis using ABAQUS/PATRAN with focus on results interpretation and presentation for faster design iterations.
  • Familiarity with GD&T, 2D Drawings, Teamcenter, Work Instructions with some understanding of Product Lifecycle Management
  • Ability and willingness to learn legacy design processes, safety factors, materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in global & cross functional projects, with timely update to stakeholders on assigned responsibilities
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and innovative in approach with focus on possibilities than limitations
  • Willingness to travel (domestic/international) at short notice for around 20% of time

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Structural Engineering
  • 2–5 years of experience in mechanical structural design engineering
  • At least 1 year of experience in composite material structural design and analysis, preferably involving wind turbine rotor blades
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Global experience working with international or cross-functional teams across cultural boundaries
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering with a structural specialization
  • Solid mechanical design background and strong engineering fundamentals
  • Proficiency in structural finite element analysis using ABAQUS and PATRAN
  • Familiarity with GD&T, 2D drawings, Teamcenter, work instructions, and Product Lifecycle Management
  • Ability to work on global and cross-functional projects
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at short notice

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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